EFMB
Military abbreviation · Military Award and Decoration
| Stands for | Expert Field Medical Badge |
|---|---|
| Categories | Military |
EFMB stands for Expert Field Medical Badge, a military award and decoration abbreviation.
Skill badge earned by Army and other medical personnel who pass a difficult test of field medical skills, including combat casualty care, evacuation, communications and land navigation. Pass rates are often low.
Example: Out of 200 candidates, only 24 earned the EFMB this year.
Usage notes
Established in 1965. Soldiers, airmen, sailors and allied personnel in medical fields can compete. It is considered one of the Army's hardest badges to earn. Testing includes written exams and a 12-mile foot march.
Related abbreviations
More military award and decoration abbreviations
- CIB – Combat Infantryman Badge
- CMB – Combat Medical Badge
- DFC – Distinguished Flying Cross
- DSC – Distinguished Service Cross
- DSM – Distinguished Service Medal
- DSO – Distinguished Service Order
- EIB – Expert Infantryman Badge
- ESB – Expert Soldier Badge
- GC – George Cross
- GCM – Good Conduct Medal
- GWOTEM – Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
- GWOTSM – Global War on Terrorism Service Medal